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Bills Introduced 231
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US Congress 116th Congress
A resolution encouraging the international community to remain committed to collaboration and coordination to mitigate and prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and urging renewed United States leadership and participation in global efforts on therapeutics and vaccine development and delivery to address COVID-19 and prevent further deaths, and for other purposes. [SR-579]
[Healthcare ]
[International ]
[Public Health ]
This resolution recognizes historic U.S. leadership and international achievements to address global health threats, encourages the international community to remain committed to preventing the further spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and urges the United States to participate in and support the global efforts to address COVID-19.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 06/25/2020
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A resolution condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19. [SR-580]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
This resolution calls on all public officials to condemn and denounce anti-Asian sentiment, racism, discrimination, and religious intolerance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and to call on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to take specified steps. It calls on federal officials to expeditiously investigate and document all credible reports of hate crimes and incidents and threats against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community, and investigate and prosecute perpetrators. The
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/14/2020
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Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 [S.3744]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Imposes sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and requires various reports on the topic. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list identifying foreign individuals and entities responsible for such human rights abuses. The President shall impose (1) property-blocking sanctions on the identified individuals and entities, and (2) visa-blocking sanctions on the identified individuals. The bill requires reports to Congress on (1) human rights abuses
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Became Public Law No: 116-145. (txt | Pdf) on 06/17/2020
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Untraceable Firearms Act of 2020 [S.3743]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Generally prohibits and penalizes the manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, or receipt of a ghost gun. A ghost gun is a firearm that lacks a unique serial number.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/14/2020
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Nursing Home COVID–19 Protection and Prevention Act of 2020 [S.3768]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Establishes several programs and requirements to address the outbreak of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric hospitals. Specifically, the bill provides specified funds for states to support cohorting (i.e., separating and grouping) individuals in such facilities based on COVID-19 status. States may use funds for specified items and activities, including testing kits, staffing, and facility development. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/19/2020
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A resolution designating May 2020 as "ALS Awareness Month". [SR-588]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
This resolution designates May 2020 as ALS Awareness Month and commends efforts to improve the quality and length of life for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 05/19/2020
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A resolution designating Michael P. DiSilvestro as Director Emeritus of Senate Security of the United States Senate. [SR-582]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
This resolution designates Michael P. DiSilvestro as Director Emeritus of Senate Security of the United States Senate, effective May 23, 2020.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 05/19/2020
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A resolution honoring the life and achievements of former United States Senator Thomas Allen Coburn and expressing condolences to the family of Thomas Allen Coburn on his passing. [SR-583]
This resolution declares that the Senate (1) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Thomas Allen Coburn, former member of the U.S. Senate; (2) recognizes his life and achievements; and (3) expresses condolences to the family of the former Senator on his passing. Furthermore, this resolution declares that when the Senate adjourns on May 19, 2020, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Thomas Allen Coburn.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/22/2020
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A resolution to recognize the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson. [SR-593]
[Environmental ]
Recognizes April 22, 2020, as the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and commends the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 05/20/2020
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Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 [S.2539]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Religion ]
Modifies and reauthorizes various programs and provisions related to Tibet and China. The President shall provide grants to nongovernmental organizations for projects supporting Tibetan communities in Tibet in areas such as sustainable economic development, cultural preservation, and education. The Department of State shall (1) seek to establish a U.S. consulate in Lhasa, Tibet; (2) establish a Tibet section in the U.S. embassy in Beijing; (3) make diplomatic efforts on issues such as water security in the region; and (4) encourage Nepal to provide
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/24/2019